DJs
AVISION
(NYC)
Fortunate to grow up around the rich club culture of NYC and influenced by the sounds around him, Avision now finds himself helping to usher in a new wave of techno for the New York scene. His debut album In My Mind has been released on Maceo Plex’s Ellum Audio imprint, which DJ Mag UK has called “an impressive body of work stuffed full of melodic techno and maximal house”.
Avision (real name Anthony Cardinale) started young on the turntables at the age of 12, gained his first residency at 15, and hasn’t looked back since. Recent touring highlights include gigs at The Brooklyn Mirage & Time Warp in NYC, Off Sonar in Barcelona, EDC Las Vegas, Space Miami, Watergate Berlin and Stereo Montreal.
Around the same time as his DJ career started, he began to hone his production skills in the studio and has developed a distinctly New York-flavored techno & house sound that he’s now bringing to the world. Over the last number of years, he’s had releases on a range of influential labels; from Ellum and Drumcode, to Cocoon & Hardgroove to name a few.
Recently, Avision has teamed up with his mentor Victor Calderone and relaunched the imprint MATTER+. Together, the two artists will collaborate and curate both the record label & event concept with their groove-based techno & house style. Avision has also started the Ground Rule Collective, an outlet which brings together all of the different aspects of his creative passions: music, events, clothing, art, and food - all driven by New York influence. The philosophy of Ground Rule will mirror the development of Anthony as Avision, “staying true to the music, the art form and myself is something I always want to push forward.”
CHEZ CALABRESE
Resident DJ, MACHO
CHEZ CALABRESE is a Toronto based DJ and producer crafting hypnotic house, rooted in tech and tribal grooves. His sets are defined by tension, flow, and hard hitting, percussion driven energy that never lets up.
A sought after presence behind the decks, and in the studio. He has remixed for Alex Gomez & Nacho Chapado, Micky Friedmann, Eddie Martinez, Nick Bertossi and also has his private edits heard on dancefloors around the world. He regularly gets invited to perform for renowned events and brands including Matinee, Madbear Spain, Bear Week Mantamar, Prism, Comfort Zone, Pitbull, and BUNKER, among others. His sets are defined by precision and control, creating immersive journeys that keep crowds locked in from start to finish.
He is also the founder of Macho Toronto, a party that has rapidly grown into one of the city’s most talked about events. With its expansion now reaching international stages, beginning with Palm Springs, Macho continues to build a powerful, loyal following.
With a distinct sound and a clear vision, CHEZ CALABRESE is steadily carving out his space on dance floors worldwide, pushing boundaries, building energy, and leaving a lasting imprint wherever he plays.
PUMPLOVE
PUMPLOVE is the House Music alter ego of pure, unapologetic energy: where the dance floor becomes a temple and the beat, a sermon. Blending the sensuality of deep, dirty basslines with the euphoria of a true spiritual revival, a PUMPLOVE set moves bodies and souls alike. Every performance is a journey of sweat, seduction, and liberation - multiple styles of beats and vocals all layered together to lift you higher before pulling you excitedly back into the dirty dark to do it again.
Known for his growing catalogue of original songs (‘MASSIVE’, ‘POSITION’ and ‘I WANNA (FUCK U)’) and official remixes for multiple artists, PUMPLOVE is a Toronto based music producer who brings both joy and excitement to every DJ set. By blending original edits, mashups and remixes that you can’t find anywhere else with his own original songs, PUMPLOVE creates a unique and truly moving musical journey.
For PUMPLOVE's set, you should expect liberation of your body and your spirit. You should expect dirty and throbbing. You should expect joy and unity. Expect what true House Music has always been
about: LOVE.
RAFA
Brazilian-born and now Toronto-based, RAFA is a genre-bending DJ blending techno-funk, funk-house, girlie pop, dark house, and underground groove. They got their start in Halifax, quickly becoming a fixture in the city’s queer nightlife-holding down sets as a Rumours house DJ, headlining TailSpin, voicing the world of HEDON, and sharing decks with international talent. A core member of the PourquoiPas Music & Art Collective, RAFA brings curated chaos, deep rhythm, and sweaty joy to every set.
For UNTERGRÜND, Rafa will be opening his set by exploring melodic, emotional house inspired by Vintage Culture, Gorgon City, and John Summit. As the night unfolds, the melodies will slowly strip back, giving way to heavier grooves, deeper basslines, and rawer house energy, setting the floor up for a darker, more underground journey.
HARRY ROMERO
Born and raised in New Jersey and formerly known as Harry “Choo Choo” Romero, he’s a defining figure of the US East Coast house scene with a career spanning more than three decades and a catalogue of iconic house records.Known for his bass driven, dancefloor focused sound blended with tribal and Latin influences,
Harry emerged in the mid 90s releasing music on legendary NYC labels like Strictly Rhythm and Nervous Records.He’s widely recognized as one of the pioneers of the NYC/NJ East Coast house sound, helping shape the feel of underground American house music throughout the 90s and 2000s while continuing to stay deeply connected to the scene today.
JOSH KARMIN
From the underground roots of Detroit and Windsor to some of the biggest dance floors across North America, Josh Karmin has spent over 15 years delivering high energy sets that keep crowds moving all night long.
Known for his signature edits, mashups and remixes, Josh has shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest names in dance music while performing everywhere from Toronto and Montreal to Miami, Chicago and beyond.
Now based in Toronto, Josh continues to push boundaries with a sound that’s bold, dynamic and impossible to stand still to.
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NEILL MACLEOD
Born in the United Kingdom and now Toronto-based, Neill MacLeod is a seasoned architect of the dance floor, known for a signature sound that bridges soulful resonance with high-octane energy. With a career spanning over 30 years, Neill has become integral to Toronto’s tech house landscape, holding down legendary sets at nightlife institutions like The Guvernment, Fly, and Comfort Zone, and bringing his vibrant presence to major stages including Montreal’s Stereo, Parking, Unity, Black & Blue and BBCM events.
A master of the "chunky and funky" groove, Neill is celebrated for his unique ability to blend live instrumentation with electronic precision, often incorporating live trumpet into his performances to create a synthetic-meets-organic atmosphere. His reach extends far beyond the GTA, having commanded decks in Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Key West, Los Angeles, New York City, and Puerto Vallarta.
Expect a raw, percussive core, rooted in syncopated tribal rhythms and Latin-Afro grooves. His signature style feels both fresh and nostalgic, infusing the soul of old-school classic house and driving, funky bass lines. Neill curates his sound to evolve into a modern tech-house experience, designed to command the dance floor through a textured, high-energy journey.